Natural Edge Alder Bowl - Wood Turning

[@colleenkopp56]

A Blonde beauty!! So very nicely done!! A gold star for the day!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@bobgore3154]

I know this is one of your older videos but I just had to comment on how beautiful this bowl is. Thanks for the time you put in all your turnings.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@pippin1ful]

Another beautiful piece, Phil. Thanks for turning!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Richard! 😃

[@tedcarson2971]

Now you've done it!!! I caught myself talking to myself just like you and more importantly enjoying myself just like ... you. Thanks for sharing, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Love that! 😊

[@geraldsimon3268]

I think this is the thinnest I've seen you do. Beautiful 😍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, I don't do too many thin pieces, Gerald. The natural pieces I like to turn just don't allow for it. It is fun once in awhile, though. 😊

[@sonarbangla8711]

Breathtaking inside. So beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, I appreciate it! 😀

[@jeffstevens763]

It don’t get any better than that Phil great piece 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jeff! 😄

[@billrobinson8939]

Really like the shape and the finish. I probably need to sand more for that look. Thanks for another great lesson.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks 👍

[@davidrosowski3161]

Phil... I traveled back in time to find this one. I'm Glad to find the oldies

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David, I'm glad you are spending some time with the oldies! 😊

[@susannah4Him]

I really like the shape and delicacy of this piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's a oldie, Susannah! Thank you! 😊

[@stevesheller9223]

Well done. Beautiful piece. 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much 😀

[@maudwelford1843]

Yes a beautiful finish👍😍🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@stewartmills8595]

Beautiful finish. The grain is very striking. It really has character, I love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Stewart! 😊

[@richkeelan1312]

Very nice I enjoy watching your videos thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like them, Rich! I really appreciate your support!

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Beautiful job Phil, love the grain

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@brookslyle402]

The other day I was turning a bowl, usually I’ll wear headphones and listen to podcasts. But I forgot them upstairs, so I started talking to myself almost in your voice “ok, looks like I need to bring this in a bit.”. Keep on keeping on. Much love.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, I love this, thank you for my day brightener! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

I really like the wavy natural edge on the alder

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Judith! 😊

[@DR-sh7sm]

I love the bottom of your bowl is shaped perfect for picking it up and it’s beautiful I really like it you should do more shade like that you are capable of doing it you have the prouve in your hand nice job on that one wish I could get it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@blessedsinner8686]

Another wonderful piece on the books! 🎉🎉 I'm always amazed by your work.❤ Hope to watch more great turnings in the future 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hope so too! Thanks for watching this one! 😊

[@hubertbent3437]

Very beautiful piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Hubert! 😊

[@scott27288]

Another beautiful creation from Shady Acres Woodshop. Thanks Phil for sharing. See ya in the next one.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, see ya then, Scott! 😊

[@andythenurse67]

Love a good natural edge bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@olajackson757]

Amazingly Beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ola! Cheers! 😊

[@brianstapely1288]

Another relaxing and enjoyable half an hour watching you gently easing a bowl out of another unlikely candidate. Long may you continue to post these gems.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Brian! I'll keep putting them out if you keep watching!

[@rickeyburke2596]

Very Nice. Thanh You for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Rickey! 😊

[@christigilbertson9039]

Now that is a bowl that tells a story. All those years of rings just open giving us clues to the years of that tree. Beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm really glad you like it, Christi! Yes, so much history in each piece of wood. I just love it, myself! Phil

[@eduardocabuling622]

wow beautiful.. i like it that bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@glendapotter9525]

Once again you amazed me. I see a normal everyday piece of firewood and you see a beautiful bowl. Now I'm contemplating how many potentially beautiful bowls I've burned up over the years. Lol. I love all the imperfections of the worm holes and cracks. Gives the piece its 1 of a kind uniqueness 🙃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm right there with you, Glenda! I'm sure I burned up lots of bowls before I became a woodturner. Now that I have a lathe, there is no such thing as firewood. 😊

[@billrobinson8939]

Glenda, I never gave that a thought as I burned thru up to 25 cords of wood in the fireplace and wood furnace every year in Western New York. Kinda wish I hadn't read your comment, but I've only been turning for a couple months and that was over 30 years ago. Finding lots of good FOG wood here in Florida.

[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@williampeak8851]

That turned out awesome 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, William! Cheers! 😊

[@billywag49]

Phil, it's so nice to see a turner without using all the expensive resins that has become the norm these days. Please don't take me wrong, they have some beautiful turnings with it but it's just not my style. I enjoy the natural edges/cracks/bug hole you have shown. I enjoy your videos please keep it going. I've been turning on and off for about 30 years using a Shopsmith and just recently replaced it with a Grizzly. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Billy, and enjoy your new Grizzly! Phil

[@benjabens2058]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop i have the same opinion about the use of resin! grtings from belgium!

[@shelbyglazer3948]

Couldnt agree more with the previous comment, so peaceful and educational as im new to this hobby, by far my favorite wood turning channel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! I really appreciate your kind words, Shelby. Thank you very much! Phil

[@christinemiller7238]

So thin! Bravo Sir. I love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@markb8954]

From a grain of sand to a one-of-a-kind pearl. Unique creations at the hand of Phil. Amazing what some CA and sharp gouges will do. 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mnp1964]

Absolutely beautiful Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you, Wade! 😊

[@michaelpalmer8632]

Nice peice of work Phil. Well done

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Michael! Cheers!

[@joeyboudreaux737]

Phil very nice I would love to see you turn a cedar bowl if possible!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I've turned a few, Joey. Just search my videos. 😊

[@debbiewilson4655]

Hi,wow again we have enjoyed watching your majic.I have been turning we a few years and have the basics sorted.we love youstyle.This last year Iv struggled with cancer, watching your vid,s has given me a break from all the nasty stuff going on,thankyou so much for your effort in posting.we have a huge amount of spalted sycamore.finishes same as yours.stunning.We both love your calmness and humble way you think and talk too.So many many thanks from Dave and Debbie, far away in New Zealand

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Debbie and Dave, for taking your time to watch my videos and letting me know how you feel. I'm so sorry, Debbie, for your struggle with cancer. I know a little bit about what that can be like. It is so nice to hear my turnings could be an occasional diversion. Sounds like you are all set and well on your way to producing turnings of your own! Now that's the REAL diversion. When things are getting me down, picking up a chisel and chewing away at a piece of wood can help. I'm so glad you have found such a fun pastime. Thank you, again, for your wonderful comment, it really started my day off right! Phil

[@janherwerden1352]

Beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jan! Cheers!

[@darcyhall2301]

Hi Phil , Hard to believe you have only been turning for 3 years !! wow lots of impressive turnings and really enjoy your videos ,all the way down here in NZ !!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dmaschy599]

Looks good

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@stephenschmunk3331]

Love your bowls always alittle different shapes and contours ... look forward to more . Cheers

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Stephen, for taking your time to watch and comment on my videos, I truly appreciate it! Phil

[@craigkeller]

Really enjoy your philosophics and gouge control. Thanks!

[@alanbarbour5185]

Such a fantastic finish, I can't decide whether or not it's satin or silk. Some of the grain reminds me of the insect found near water, namely the lacewing. Another truly beautiful turning Phil. Thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Alan, for spending some time with me! 😊

[@ronnielloyd4514]

Phil it was great to see another video. As much as you had to resharpen your gouge, it’s must have been a really hard piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, that Alder can get really hard when dry. Luckily, with my sharpening system, it's less than a minute to sharpen so not really a problem, Ronnie. 😊

[@ronnielloyd4514]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I bought that same system, I think.

[@Buttermilk3696]

What a beautiful finish!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Buttermilk! 😊

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Phil it is a fantastic bowl I am always amazed at the grain of the different woods.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Kobie! I agree, what's inside the wood is almost always a pleasant surprise and it's just like opening a present! Phil

[@benjaminkorenarmwrestling9053]

Very nice!

[@williammarr1931]

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting, William, much appreciated!

[@brucejones5879]

Nice job Phil, amazing finish.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Bruce, thanks!

[@joycemiller6188]

nice , thank you for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for visiting, Joyce! 😊

[@kirkwint8354]

Very nice looks a beautiful piece love it 👍😃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Kirk, I appreciate your comment! Phil

[@donaldadams5342]

Lovely bowl Phil in many different ways. Your presentation I have commented on many times but I must add the fact that you make viewing your videos very relaxing so please don't ever change that. I think the finishing with the shellac was absolutely the right way to go. Watching so many videos from around it seems to me that there is a very real sense of some turnings showing their best result with different finishes which you show throughout your videos. Most enjoyable 40 minutes, as usual mate, just keep them coming. Cheers, Don, the 'pain from South Australia'.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, 40 minutes, huh? I guess I forgot I used to make those long, meandering videos. Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it anyway, thank you, Don! 😊

[@nathanielmatthias9360]

i know I'm quite randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to stream new tv shows online ?

[@ronanmaison6361]

@Nathaniel Matthias Flixportal :P

[@nathanielmatthias9360]

@Ronan Maison thanks, I went there and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it !

[@ronanmaison6361]

@Nathaniel Matthias happy to help :)

[@MikeB0001]

Making my way thru your videos one at a time!..😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for that, Mike, I really appreciate it! Phil

[@casperscuts2627]

nice work, I loved how it turned out. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Larry! I appreciated you taking your time to watch and comment! Phil

[@zetuskid]

I know what you mean about “ being more artistic”. I can duplicate pretty well if I have a pattern to follow but my artistic talent is neel to none. I value those guys and gals who can look at a piece of wood and know before hand what they are going for - not me! You do very good work. You are what I call a “stick to it” type of guy. Love your videos and I do learn from them.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, I've been a "duplicator" my whole life! Sometimes ya get lucky, but mostly I just spend my time messing around until it looks like something. LOL! Thank you so much for taking your time to watch and comment, Kid, truly appreciated!

[@gregdagg9305]

Very nice..The fact that you continue to pick up a chisel and turn proves that you are "artistic". Happy New year.....

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Great as always Phil! I realize this is an older turning - but my 1st time watching. Hope you don't mind me wasting your time by commenting on an old video. Regards Dennis

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

To the contrary, Dennis, I appreciate it when the older videos get comments. Thank you for your time spent watching my videos, much appreciated! 😊

[@philgilmore1176]

Beautiful and Clever, Phil. Enjoyed the narration as well.

[@mrhockett1]

Nice bowl. Alder is very brittle. If it fails you can always use it to smoke some fish! :) Love the results. Good job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha! Great idea! Thank you very much, mrhockett1! Phil

[@geofo60]

Really enjoyed watching you turn. No noisy music, just a calm way to spend a half hour. The bowl looks great & the finish is very nice. I do my pieces in a similar way. Sometimes I use Danish oil but my preference is for shellac or sanding sealer followed with a couple coats of clear paste wax. Glad I found your channel. Happy turning from a fellow Jet user & consider me subscribed. Regards, Geof (UK)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Geof, for watching and commenting. It's always good to hear from someone that turns similar to me and is even a Jet user! And thank you very much for subscribing, much appreciated!

[@jamesharless5357]

Looks great!

[@greerturner5925]

All thought! I do like the waist on that!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ms.m2054]

Nothing like bringing out Mother Nature!

[@arturoverde3807]

Well done,a good instructional video,thanks and stay safe.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Arturo, for watching and commenting!

[@ManojVarsani]

Wow, 👍 great job dear bro.i like finishing and figure. 👍.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Manojkumar, very much appreciated!

[@judithfairchild8620]

Lovely

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Yes! leave some detail on the bottom. Why else would you turn it over if there is nothing to see but a flat surface? Oh yea, your signature with a decorated bottom! Great job! Love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@donbomer5630]

Beautiful Piece Phil...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So glad you like it, Don. Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated!

[@christinehendryx937]

Very nice

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Christine!

[@frankbua5581]

Watch your fingers Phil! Your cutting mighty close. Wonderful shape as always!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It may be camera angle, Frank. I've very careful where I put my stuff that has skin on it! Glad you like it, thank you! Phil

[@kathieosborne6749]

Is alder wood that hard? Not real familiar with it. Beautiful wood. Great work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It sure can be, Kathie. 😊

[@dmaschy599]

😂Beautiful job😂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@wayneneher6362]

DATUM!!! Good on YOU, Mate!!! :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Wayne! I'm really glad you like it! Phil

[@hotrodhog2170]

Well here it is almost 4 years later. I do notice some differences in your turnings and your video productions. All for the good mind you. Take care and get well Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It pains me to see these older videos Hotrod! 😊

[@ezioredigolo4066]

Veramente molto bello complimenti

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Grazie molte! 😊

[@davidkuhns8389]

Nice piece. I enjoy the pace of your videos. Like sitting in the shop with a cup of coffee and watching a friend turn. I hope you keep producing videos. Can't believe you only have 78 subscribers.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, David for watching and commenting. I'm patient and hope the subscriber list grows, but mostly I just make my videos as a way of sharing what I've learned form others on KZbin. I'm so grateful for that!

[@holzweg666]

David Kuhns o

[@richardbastian7523]

As a wood turner, I must say I have learned a lot from you. Keep making these Videos. Richard Bastian,Stockwell Ind

[@davidshoemaker7526]

Nice lathe you should consider using you're tool rest extension and turning your headstock so your not freehanding out over the lathe bed. Enjoy your videos

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! I tried that when I first got the lathe. A rotating headstock was one of my must have's in a new lathe. However, I seem to have some kind of brain or equilibrium issue. I can't play video games, I can't lay on the ground and look up under my car and I can't turn my headstock without getting dizzy! Oh, well! Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Nice looking bowl. I have not tried Alder for turning but have used plenty for firewood. After seeing your bowl I will give it a try. Your piece of Alder looked fairly dry and I like the way it looked with your finish. Thanks for your video.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Around here, Alder is the preferred fire wood, Papa. It's also the most common hardwood and has been relatively easy to come by so I turn lots of it. Some of it can be just beautiful! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@ThePapa1947]

madronawoodworks. I love all woods. I just turned a goblet from 5 year old trimmings from our Elm tree. Wonderful grain. I have a slide show of it on KZbin. Not setup for videos. I also have some bowls drying from a Leland Cypress we took down last year. I was surprised at the grain it has. Thanks for the reply. Gary in Oregon

[@tinaharbit1806]

Do you keep a constant temperature in your workshop? I do have a small workshop and anything that might freeze will go back into my craft room during the winter. I really like the deep bowl! I was gifted a ton of old wood that I have no idea what to do with it all. Was just looking at lathes tonight!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Nope, the temperature changes with the weather. In the winter I have a little heater pointed at me and in the summer a little fan. The only thing I have to bring in is my wood glue, not the CA. It does get below freezing here once in awhile but not too often. You have to be careful about getting into turning, Tina. Your life, as you know it, is over. All you will want to do is turn! LOL!

[@tinaharbit1806]

I would like to learn before arthritis takes my hands. I have so much wood just sitting there. It was gifted to me by the purchaser of house. A retired vet that was a long time wood worker had everything! Two of somethings! He dated the wood…1991, 2000… very old, quality stuff. I need to load some and come see ya! Ha.

[@monopinion8799]

Phil it looks great. If the crack bothers you, why are you not just fill it up with wood dust, or other fuller some contrasting colours then light CA Glue it? It will not bruise your art piece at all. You know better of the look your looking for. Thank you for your sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I very seldom fill cracks, Sylvie, unless they are structural. I guess I just prefer to leave nature as I found it. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@edwardlees2992]

Very enjoyable video and as others have said no music. You now have another subscriber, brilliant keep it up.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Edward! And, thank you so much for subscribing, very much appreciated!

[@dennisalstott2071]

You were sharing a new tool that gives you perfectly sharp edges. Care to mention. the name and model and where it can be obtained? Thanks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's the Oneway sharpening jig, Dennis. I've shown it in use in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoaqd3idf7minaM

[@ralphvanpelt9325]

Another beautiful bowl with a awesome shellac finish. I just got my Jet 1840 lathe in this week after 4 months of waiting. After stocking my building with more tools and machinery than I needed while cleaning out the bank account. I got the tools now I need the knowledge and your videos along with others have been a tremendous help. Thanks and keep them coming. I plan to turn a cedar bowl today and try to copy one of your designs. Is this a swipe on shellac or a spray that was used on this bowl?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's great, Ralph! Enjoy your new lathe! I don't spray it on, just a cloth rag and a brush as needed. 😊

[@mandicoleman7433]

Have u ever turned sassafras? I don't even remember if it's hard or soft, I just remember the leaves

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Well, I couldn't remember but, as it turns out, YES I have! Here's the video if you care to watch, Mandi: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWnSgX6veZqnkKs

[@hawkeye10100]

Another nice bowl has been born, thanks to you Phil. I have some Alder boards but what I have is more on the soft side. Is there more than one kind of Alder? I wish we had Alder growing here in Tennessee.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Don! I really don't know if there are different varieties of Alder. I do know this stuff can be really hard, though.

[@robinjones2836]

Phil, what do you do with all the bowls and other things you make?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

They are running me out of my house, Robin! I'd love to sell some but I just don't have the time for packing and shipping.

[@Александр-к4е3б]

Добрый день! Всё просто замечательно и профи! Скажите чем Вы покрываете на финише изделие? Спасибо!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Спасибо, Кава! Я использовал Shellac для отделки. Phil

[@Александр-к4е3б]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop спасибо большое! Теперь буду знать. Удачи Вам!

[@carsonwells1785]

Your bowl turned out very nice, although it is a little different in style than your usual effort. But I suppose at some point I will come to understand that the workpieces dictates the style, not the worker. I think this is the third time I have seen you walk up to the lathe, bearing a considerable chunk of tree and then tell me the species, which ends up being something that almost never appears as more than a shrub or bush here. Alder and sumac come to mind and don't recall the third species. But alder in particular, grows in thickets, especially around swampy ground, but I don't believe I've ever seen one exceed twenty feet in height or three inches in diameter. Oh well, keep those chips flying. It reached 15 degrees last night, so I'm staying a safe warm distance from my ,,, what do you call those machines that spin wood round and round? 😇. WARM wishes.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Safe and warm sounds good, Pete! 😊

[@watcherdude1330]

Good day Phil Lar from 🇨🇦 here again. Yes this is a 3 year old video, but still great. How long did you wait between the shellac applications.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Howdy Lar! Typically, about an hour between coats. It really depends on the temperature. This was in December so it was probably fairly cold. Might have been up to three hours, I just don't remember for sure. Phil

[@georgecox2125]

Thank you for the information It was very edifying. G Tom Cox

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad to help, George! Phil

[@hawkeye10100]

I enjoyed watching you make this video. I really like Alder and have several BF of it in my shop. I just got through making an economy bool and it turned out pretty good. You talk a lot on your video about Alder being so hard but the Alder I use that I get from the lumber yard is a soft wood. Is the Alder you are turning a different type?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Don! I really can't speak to any Alder other than what's available to me locally. I guess I never really thought of it as a really hard wood, while it's growing, and the price for Alder lumber is not terribly high to make it as valuable as what I would call a typical local hardwood like Maple or Oak. I do think it gets harder as it sits around drying and by the time I get to it, it can be very hard, as in this case. Phil

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Ok, more wasted time 😉 This is my first time watching this also. I like the way you curved the bottom side. I haven't seen you do that before. The whole bottom area is traditional & it's juxtaposed to the top edge which is a bit freeform. It's a nice turn. I really like the one area on the side where the grain is running in a curve and then it has the other grain just run right over the top of it. I think that's where that crack was on the bottom end. The surface looks silky. Have you ever left a thick edge - .75 to 1" - rim on a bowl, a bowl like this (or circular)? It might be interesting.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Boy, that's an oldie! I'm glad you like it, thanks! I would have to say that most of my work for the past three years or so have walls more than 1/2 thick. It's because I've become enthralled with the more natural turnings with bark, large voids, etc. that demand thick walls and rims.

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Interesting, now that you say that I can see ( in my mind's eye) a fair amount of 'nature' involved. At the same time I keep thinking about the calipers being pulled out...'frequently'...and hearing you say things like 3/16 & 1/4, both the green light to keep thinning. Of course I could be delusional. 😆

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer When I use the calipers it for the bottom 90% of the time. I can't get my fingers down there so I use them to get a thickness I can live with. If there are holes in the bottom where I can see through, I don't need them to help me.

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop LOL!!! Ya, that makes sense to me. 😆😁😉

[@georgecox2125]

As a Neophyte, my question I’m sure is very basic, but what is CA you refer to as a crack filler, what are its advantages?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hi George! CA is the abbreviation for Cyanoacrylate, more commonly known as Super Glue. It comes in different thicknesses, Thin, Medium and Thick. I use thin almost exclusively because I like the way it flow easily into cracks or punky areas. The advantage of using it over say, carpenters glue is it sets very quickly and mixes well with sawdust to fill a crack, if that's what you want to do. Hope that helps! Phil

[@jpopelish]

Given that your lathe will turn in reverse, why do you not cut the inside of the bowl, in reverse, so your tool would be out over the front of the bed? Edit: Never mind. I guess you do not want to unscrew your chuck.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

The chuck has a set screw that keeps it locked on even in reverse. I don't turn very often in reverse because many of my viewers do not have reverse on their lathe. Same reason I don't rotate the head out towards me. 😊

[@jimcarney727]

Phil did you spray that finish. Jim

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

No, Jim, I've never sprayed a turning. I'm sorry you had to ask. I always show my finishing technique on the video so I had to watch this to see what would give you that idea. Son of a gun, I didn't show it in this video! This is a shellac finish and my process for that is, usually 2-3 coats of shellac based sanding sealer, smoothing between coats with a nylon abrasive pad, then 2-3 or more coats of shellac as a finish. All coats are applied by hand rubbing with a cloth. Final polishing is done with a very fine (comparable to 0000 steel wool) nylon abrasive pad. I hope that answers your question and again, I'm sorry I didn't show it in the video! Phil

[@johndaniels7213]

The edge and the worm holes don’t bother me. But that crack should have been fixed. Lol

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, John!

[@WhiskeyDale]

what brand of lathe tools are you using ?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Almost all of my tools are Benjamin's Best from Penn State Industries, Dale. Been using them for years without issue. I know there are more expensive tools available but for me, right now, these just keep getting the job done. Phil

[@steveporter3929]

I am just curious. I am a complete novice, so I am not intending this as a criticism in any way. Why do you always sand and apply finish to half of the bowl instead of waiting until it is complete and doing it all at once?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm picky about my finishing, Steve. I find it difficult to try to sand and apply finish when up against the headstock. I can also see much better when the bottom is facing me instead of trying to see between the bottom and the headstock. I guess it's just easier for me.

[@Henry-n7n8]

is this the product? Rust-Oleum Zinsser 854 1-Quart Bulls Eye Sealcoat Universal Sanding Sealer

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes

[@richardsabor4262]

You don't mention the brand and model lathe you use. My lathe will only go down to about 650 rpm & doesn't reverse.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's a Jet 1840, Richard.